US Bridges

US 42 over Over US-33

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N. of Old US 33 · Structure no. 8002371

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,094
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Over US-33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 over Over US-33 in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,094 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,622 by 2038. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesUS 42
CrossesOver US-33
Location0.4 MI N. of Old US 33
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16086, -83.23189
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,094 (2015)
Projected traffic12,622 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 42 over Over US-33 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 42 over Over US-33 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 42 over Over US-33 carry?

About 9,094 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Over US-33?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Over US-33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.